Dispersion and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethane/multiwalled carbon nanotubes by melt mixing
The dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) in thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) was evaluated in a corotative twin‐screw extruder through a melt‐blending process. A specific experimental design was prepared with different parameters, such as screw speed, screw design, and carbon nanotub...
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Published in | Journal of applied polymer science Vol. 122; no. 6; pp. 3744 - 3750 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article Conference Proceeding |
Language | English |
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Hoboken
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
15.12.2011
Wiley Wiley Subscription Services, Inc |
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Summary: | The dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) in thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) was evaluated in a corotative twin‐screw extruder through a melt‐blending process. A specific experimental design was prepared with different parameters, such as screw speed, screw design, and carbon nanotube loading, taken into account. The obtained samples were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, light transmission microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, dynamic rheometry, dynamic mechanical analysis, and electrical conductivity. This work focuses on the influence of the compounding parameters in the dispersion quality of MWCNTs in a TPU matrix to optimize them for an industrial scaleup. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011 |
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Bibliography: | Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Turismo through Plan Nacional de Investigación Científica ArticleID:APP34788 Desarrollo e Innovación Tecnológica - No. IAP-600100-2008-26 istex:FE5595501CB5E71B0F6FBCA63F0957B7487EA631 ark:/67375/WNG-LWRHM918-K Fomento de la Innovación from Instituto de la Pequeña y Mediana Industria Valenciana (IMPIVA) European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-1 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 0021-8995 1097-4628 1097-4628 |
DOI: | 10.1002/app.34788 |